Wermatong NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wermatong, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wermatong NSW is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wermatong is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Wermatong is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Wermatong has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Wermatong has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wermatong is $2,362.

There were 1 recorded offences in Wermatong in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Wermatong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Wermatong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$787/wk
$40,924 per year
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Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,362/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wermatong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 64.0% (32) Female 36.0% (18)

Population Density

1.5
people per km²
51 people · 34.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,583
Family income/wk

Wermatong Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wermatong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 6 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wermatong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Wermatong Religion

No Religion
26.9%
Not stated
25.0%
Anglican
19.2%
Catholic
13.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.7%
Uniting Church
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wermatong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Wermatong Employment

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Employed full-time
43.3% 13 people
Employed part-time
26.7% 8 people
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Not in labour force
30.0% 9 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Wermatong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Wermatong Occupation

Managers
66.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Wermatong Field of Study

Engineering
57.1%
Architecture & Building
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Wermatong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wermatong Weekly Household Income

$3,500-$3,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wermatong Marital Status

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Married
46.3% 19
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Divorced
7.3% 3
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Widowed
9.8% 4
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Never married
36.6% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wermatong Ancestry

Australian
45.1%
English
41.2%
South African
7.8%
Scottish
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wermatong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Wermatong Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Wermatong Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.4% 10
Not a volunteer
70.6% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wermatong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wermatong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Car (passenger)
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Wermatong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
29.2%
2 vehicles
20.8%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Wermatong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Wermatong Population Mobility

19.5%
moved in the last year
39.5%
moved in the last 5 years
58.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wermatong Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
75
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wermatong Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Wermatong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
27.8%
$800-$999/wk
33.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wermatong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.6%
Couple — no children
35.5%
Couple — no children under 15
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wermatong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.2% 7
Did not provide
78.8% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wermatong When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Wermatong Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
31.3%
15–29 hours
34.4%
30+ hours
15.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Wermatong Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
40.0%
4 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wermatong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
33
Moved from NSW
8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Wermatong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wermatong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Wermatong Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,749/wk
Median Rent $290/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Wermatong

≈ $7,579/month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $1,459/wk
Rent share 16.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Wermatong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Wermatong

What is the population of Wermatong NSW?

The population of Wermatong NSW is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Wermatong?

The median personal income in Wermatong NSW is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,749 per week.Family income is $2,583 per week.

How much is rent in Wermatong?

Median rent in Wermatong NSW is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 16.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Wermatong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wermatong NSW is $2,362. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wermatong?

The median age in Wermatong NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wermatong a good suburb to live in?

Wermatong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 51.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14248. All dollar figures in AUD.